…features a conversation with Julie Broadway, Executive Director of the American Horse Council, covering a wide range of current issues and trends in the equine industry, from tax matters to…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…priorities set by the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, including expanding the fruit and vegetable snack program to all states, establishing a specialty crop research initiative, increasing state-level grants for…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…more at Project Apis m’s website or through their social media platforms. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to agricultural sustainability and pollinator health, addressing critical environmental challenges in California’s farming…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…to make sure that we get a modernized Farm Bill.” Duvall said tax reform is another issue top of mind for farmers. “ Many of the tax provisions we rely…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…raises questions about the future of climate-smart Ag programs in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. One of those is the 45 Z tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel, as Trump…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…to the sustainable aviation fuel industry. This tool allows for precise assessment of individual fields and counties’ contributions to sustainable fuel production. The initiative aims to support ethanol facilities in…
Rebuilding Cattle Inventories Remains Ongoing Question
…says he’ll be watching the next few Cattle on Feed reports. “Particularly, the quarterly reports, because those quarterly reports give us this split-out of the number of steers and heifers…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…pay for tax cuts. According to Craig, the proposed plan includes cuts to nutrition assistance, conservation efforts, and rural energy investments. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig Craig points…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…who discusses the upcoming Trump administration’s focus on extending tax cuts, border control, and potential tariffs. He highlighted concerns for the dairy industry, particularly the lack of a visa program…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…This initiative helps growers plant habitats for pollinators, providing technical assistance, seeds, and materials at no cost to the growers. Gault explains the program’s aims, the ease of participation, and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…cycles, Miller stressed that human-induced CO2 and methane are significant contributors to climate change. Sabrina interviews Mitch Hunter, Co-Director of the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota. They…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rolled out a new H5N1 Monitoring Program aimed at eradicating the virus from U.S. dairy herds. While the effort is broadly…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
DepositPhotos image The Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota aims to address one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: keeping soil covered and healthy throughout the year. While the program…
Estate Tax Changes Could Impact Farmers by 2026
An enhanced estate tax exemption, introduced under the 2017 tax reform law, may soon shrink if that law is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress does…